parts of speech Flashcards
noun
person place thing
pronoun
takes the place of a noun
verb
a word that gives a sentence action
adverb
describes a adjective or verb
adjective
describes a noun or pronoun
conjunction
a word or words that connects words phrases or clauses
preposition
tells time place or position
interjection
expresses strong emotion
common noun
never capitalized name something general, not specific
proper nouns
always capitalized they name something specific name of place brand or person
abstract nouns
nouns you cant hear smell taste or touch
concrete nouns
can be seen or touched
Action verb
Tell what the subject is doing
Linking verb (to be)
Connect or link a subject to a noun or an adjective.
Helping verbs
help the main verb express tense and voice